BY BARI AUERBACH L aw and “financial” order were the themes of the day when BB&T and the Law Office of Russel Lazega, PA co-hosted an Aventura Marketing Council Chairman’s Roundtable luncheon featuring renowned criminal defense attorney Mark Eiglarsh – annually named one of Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite.” AMC chair Cliff Schulman of Weiss, Serota, Helfman helped welcomed a great turnout of business and community leaders to Christine Lee’s at Gulstream Park, where Eiglarsh took on the challenge of presenting “Everything You Wanted to Know About Criminal Law…in 30 Minutes.” Based in South Florida, The Law Offices of Mark Eiglarsh provide aggressive and innovative representation of all criminal matters in both State and Federal court. A former prosecutor, recognized legal analyst and veteran criminal defense attorney, Eiglarsh has handled thousands of criminal cases and over 100 jury trials. Eiglarsh also serves as an adjunct profes- sor at the University of Miami School of Law; and has been featured on 60 Minutes, The Today Show, the O’Reilly Factor and E! News. Eiglarsh is also a legal analyst for CNN Headline News, The Fox News Channel and 610 AM radio, WIOD. Sharing an overview of the criminal jus- tice system, Eiglarsh said, “To arrest some- one requires probable cause - but in every Ser ving Aventura, Bal Harbour , Bay Harbor , Golden Beach, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Sunn y Isles Beach, Surfside May 25 - 31, 2011 news news BB&T and Law Office of Russel Lazega host legal analyst Mark Eiglarsh ––––––––– Continued on page 8 Aventura Aventura (PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW GOLDSTEIN) Mark Eiglarsh (center) with JD Underwood and Russel Lazega, Law Office of Russel Lazega BB&T team gathers with Mark Eiglarsh (center) l-r: Laurie Zapletal, Business Deposits Officer; Carlos Saballos, Commercial Lending; JC Rivera, Financial Center Leader; Eiglarsh; Brandon de León, Merchant Sales Consultant; Maxine Hanchard-Footé, Sales & Service Leader; Rob Bowlby, SVP., City Executive for Miami-Dade County Eiglarsh captivates the audience with his presentation ‘Everything You Wanted to Know About Criminal Law… In 30 Minutes’
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BY BARI AUERBACH
LL aw and “financial” orderwere the themes of the daywhen BB&T and the LawOffice of Russel Lazega, PA
co-hosted an Aventura Marketing CouncilChairman’s Roundtable luncheon featuringrenowned criminal defense attorney MarkEiglarsh – annually named one of FloridaTrend’s “Legal Elite.”
AMC chair Cliff Schulman of Weiss,Serota, Helfman helped welcomed a greatturnout of business and community leadersto Christine Lee’s at Gulstream Park,where Eiglarsh took on the challenge ofpresenting “Everything You Wanted toKnow About Criminal Law…in 30Minutes.”
Based in South Florida, The Law Offices
of Mark Eiglarsh provide aggressive andinnovative representation of all criminalmatters in both State and Federal court. Aformer prosecutor, recognized legal analystand veteran criminal defense attorney,Eiglarsh has handled thousands of criminalcases and over 100 jury trials.
Eiglarsh also serves as an adjunct profes-sor at the University of Miami School ofLaw; and has been featured on 60 Minutes,The Today Show, the O’Reilly Factor andE! News. Eiglarsh is also a legal analyst forCNN Headline News, The Fox NewsChannel and 610 AM radio, WIOD.
Sharing an overview of the criminal jus-tice system, Eiglarsh said, “To arrest some-one requires probable cause - but in every
Serving Aventura, Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor, Golden Beach, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Sunny Isles Beach, Surfside May 25 - 31, 2011
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BB&T and Law Office of Russel Lazega host legal analyst Mark Eiglarsh
BB&T team gathers with Mark Eiglarsh (center) l-r: Laurie Zapletal, Business Deposits Officer; Carlos Saballos,Commercial Lending; JC Rivera, Financial Center Leader; Eiglarsh; Brandon de León, Merchant Sales Consultant;Maxine Hanchard-Footé, Sales & Service Leader; Rob Bowlby, SVP., City Executive for Miami-Dade County
Eiglarsh captivates the audience with his presentation
‘Everything You Wanted to Know AboutCriminal Law… In 30 Minutes’
Twenty South Florida community leaders recently returned from Boys Town Jerusalem’s(BTJ) first Men’s Mission to Israel, co-chaired by Stephen Fiske, Jeffrey Herman and GlennMoses. Mission Highlights included a visit to BTJ’s campus and briefings by Minister ofScience and Technology Daniel Herskovitz and Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai. Alex Halbersteinis Chair of BTJ and Gary Arnowitz is Executive Director.
Northwestern Mutual Chairman and CEO JohnSchlifske and Steve Forbes, Chairman of Forbes Mediaand Editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine, recently spoketo hundreds of consumers in Miami, including AventuraMarketing Council Board members. Miami was thefirst stop on the “EconoME: Ensuring Your FinancialSecurity in the New Normal” tour. The executives sharedtheir thoughts on the economy, the markets, and howindividuals and business owners can ensure financialsecurity in the new normal.
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Kneeling: Glenn Moses, Jeffrey Herman, Mitchell Feldman, Michael Braun and Stephen Fiske. Standing: Boys Town Jerusalem DeanMoshe Linchner, Gary Arnowitz, Joel Moses, Alexander Matz, Mitchell Lazar, Neal Faerber, Bernard Matz, Rasciel Socarras, HenriLevit, Andrew Fiske, Peter Silverman, Keith Singer, Eran Frai and David Martin (Not shown: Kenneth Bernstein and Kevin Rader)
(L to R) Ben Launerts, Parksman Parking; John Schlifske;Michael Shear, Wells Fargo Advisors; Andy Lewis, Eisinger,Brown, Lewis, Frankel & Chaiet; Jordan Laser, Northwestern
Mutual/Laser Financial; Cliff Schulman, Weiss Serota Helfman;Steve Forbes; Fernando Levy Hara, The McKafka Group; Stephan
Gietl, The McKafka Group; Gary Pyott, The Continental Group
Jordan Laser, Northwestern Mutual, invites VIP guests to meet Steve Forbes and Northwestern Mutual CEO John Schlifske
Aventura Marketing Council recognizes Ofc. Jason Williams
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You notice lately that a lot of stories havebeen written about the race relations situa-tions in the sixties when the civil rights sit-uation was very much in flux.
Freedom riders going south trying topush integration forward andbeing greeted by mobs soincensed that they tried to bombthe buses the riders rode in. Therewere many incidents of youngblack children killed by hordesand problems of even allowingany black students into previouslyall white colleges.
Today this isn’t quite the samesituation but it does bring up some memo-ries of a special incident that occurred inthe sixties.
There was a politician who had beenrecently voted into his position by just afew votes. He actually had never won anelection. Had tried at all levels but justnever made it, however this time his oppo-nent had so many scandals that surfaced
during the election, that even though hewas a constant loser because of his views,particularly on civil rights, he won his elec-tion by not too many votes. His opponentsdecided to try to get rid of him with a threat
of all kinds of reprisals if he did-n’t change his views. There werefights between those who favoredhim and those against that spilledover into the streets and every-where it seemed to involve thosefor him and those against him onhis views of civil rights.
It got to a point where even hisadvisors felt he should say some-
thing to calm everyone down.After a pretty big nasty encounter
between those who liked him and thosewho didn’t, he decided to try to clear the airand to try to explain his views as simple aspossible so that everyone might understandhow he felt. He began his speech “fourscore and seven years ago” … He camefrom the sixties. The 1860’s…..
Wandering & Pondering
DAN PALMER
The 60s...
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Brides-to-be from near and far took part in the recentRunning of the Brides® sale at Filene’s Basement inAventura, all looking to snag the wedding gown of theirdreams at a bargain price. At 8 a.m. the brides and theirhelpers burst through the paper banner and rushed to racksholding over 1,300 gowns.
So deep were the discounts, many literally pounced ondresses priced from $249 - $699 that might otherwise cost asmuch as $9,000. The racks were stripped bare in less than 90seconds as women stripped down to leotards, sports bras oreven underwear to start trying gowns on.
If it didn’t quite fit or if it needed a little pressing, theexperts from Dryeco of Sunny Isles Beach were there to
work their magic. “We know looking for the perfect dress at a great price is what
this event is all about,” said Jamie Lindberg, manager of Filene’sBasement.
But if a dress can’t be successfully cleaned or altered, it’snot a bargain. Dryeco’s participation in the event wasinvaluable to the brides. Dean Neiger, Dryeco partner, andhis staff were there all day answering questions about alter-ations, repair, re-styling and dry cleaning.
“Our staff is trained to make every bride look magnificent andpicturesque,” said Neiger, “and what bride-to-be doesn’t want that?”
The Running of the Brides® takes place annually and rep-resents the kinds of deals shoppers can get at Filene’sBasement all year long on fashion apparel for men, womenand kids. Located at 17651 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura,the store is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For information visit file-nesbasement.com or call 305-936-2497.
Dryeco offers Ecofriendly dry cleaning and alterations. Thecompany uses only environmentally safe products—better foryour skin, your clothes and the environment. They pick-up anddeliver in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Dryeco islocated at 18660 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach. Hoursare Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit dryeco.com or call 305-933-2400.
Dryeco general manager Terry Bowman along with his staff advised bridesabout alterations and explained the eco-friendly dry cleaning process they use.
The law firm of Higer, Lichter &Givner LLP (HLG) recently celebrated itsfifth anniversary at a cocktail reception.
The reception took place at the firm’snew office and over 100 guests attendedincluding clients, attorneys, family andfriends. Notable guests in attendanceincluded The Florida Bar Board ofGovernors Leslie Lott, Dori FosterMorales and Juliet Roulhac. Also attend-ing was Rabbi Sholom Lipskar, from theShul of Bal Harbour, who officiallyblessed the new office.
The Firm, co-founded five years ago byMichael J. Higer, David H. Lichter and J.Joseph Givner, has grown into a recog-nized and dominant firm; serving keyclients in high profile cases and businessmatters and forming strong communitypartnerships.
The firm is traditionally known for itsbusiness and real estate litigation; dis-pute resolution and corporate transac-tion practice areas. As part of its recent
expansion, the firm added Mark Stein asa partner in September of 2010, anexperienced intellectual property attor-ney. This addition brought the firm to atotal of four partners and six associateattorneys.
The firm’s new suite, located on thethird floor of its previous building inAventura, was designed to better accom-modate the growth of HLG’s business andclient base. The 6,800 square foot spaceis double the size of the previous space,has a larger conference rooms, a receptionarea and features a functional layout to bet-ter accommodate the firm’s staff and pro-vide an excellent base to continue thefirm’s growth and success.
The office is centrally located onBiscayne Boulevard off of MiamiGardens Drive and is easily accessiblefrom I-95. The address is 18305Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 302 inAventura. For more information, call305-933-9970 or visit HLGlawyers.com
Back row (l-r) Christina Guzman, Associate; J. Joseph Givner, Partner; Christopher J. Maranges, Associate;Valorie S. Chavin, Associate; Randon Loeb, Associate; and Janessa Wasserman, Associate; Front row (seated):Partners Michael J. Higer, David H. Lichter and Mark E. Stein
If you have been trying to changeyour undesirable behaviors, you haveprobably tried every method under thesun. If none of these techniques has beensuccessful, you need a bolt from the blue.You need a bolt of lightning to strike youto help you change your unwanted,unpleasant and unwelcome behaviors.You need a shock that will disturb andunnerve you and interrupt the status quo inyour life.
Consider using my “Lightning Bolt”technique. It is a quick remedy that willhelp you change your conduct. Every timeyou engage in an activity or perform anaction that is harmful to yourself. Catchyourself and think or say out loud “Whydo I hate myself in this moment?” Whathave I done?” “Why am I feeling guiltyand why do I feel the need to hurt myselfand to punish myself?” “Why don’t Ideserve love, happiness and self-approval?” It is also helpful to repeat to
yourself, the phrase, “I hate you” or to askyourself, “Do I really hate myself somuch? ” as you carry out the behavior.Then substitute the thought and words, “Ilove myself. I deserve better.”
The results from this approach canbe life-changing for you. It will give youa quick jolt of insight. Repeating thesephrases, should motivate, inspire andprompt you to stop instantly. Thesethoughts and statements will change yourperception of the activity. They willalso change your desire to continue theactivity.
Harmful activities are drinking toexcess, using harmful drugs, eating toexcess, pulling out your hair, cutting orpicking at your body and neglecting your-self. You neglect yourself when you donot exercise, eat healthy foods, and getenough rest. Harmful activities alsoinclude anger, resentment, carrying agrudge, seeking revenge, spreadingrumors, and making negative and dis-paraging comments about others. You arealso harming yourself when you fail toforgive, fail to appreciate, fail to shareyourself and your possessions, and fail tolove.
Patricia Frank is a LicensedPsychotherapist. She can be reached at305-788-4864, 212-308-0309.
Lighting Therapy Cures Quickly
FRANKLY SPEAKING
Patricia C. Frank
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Florida Heart and Vascular Care of Aventurais pleased to welcome Lynn Seto, MD, FACS,FCCP, to their healthcare family. Dr. Lynn Setois a board certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon spe-cializing in Minimally Invasive and RoboticCardiac Surgery. Dr. Seto joins Florida Heartand Vascular Care after serving asthe Director of MinimallyInvasive and Robotic CardiacSurgery with Baptist HealthSystem.
“Robotic Heart Surgery utilizesthe robot as an instrument muchlike one would use a scissors or aforcep and can be applied to manydifferent incisional approaches,”Dr. Seto explains. “Care and treat-ment plans are highly individual-ized to each patient with the mostimportant goal being to providehigh quality, efficient and SAFEcare.”
Before moving to South Florida, Dr. Setospent five years at the Cleveland Clinic inCleveland, Ohio, where she engaged in exten-sive training in advance techniques of cardiacsurgery, including valve repair, and also servedas the Head of Procurement for the Heart andLung Transplant Service. At the ClevelandClinic, under the leadership of Dr. Mihaljevic,Dr. Seto played an integral role in developingthe clinic’s cardiac robotic program. Dr. Setoand her team performed over 400 cardiac robot-ic cases and participated in a live OR presenta-tion on robotic surgery. Dr. Seto also trainedphysician assistants and junior fellows in therole of bedside surgeon in cardiac robotic sur-
gery and served as a National Proctor for bothIntuitive Surgical and Edward Lifesciences,teaching cardiac surgeons across the country theminimally invasive platform for both minimallyinvasive surgery and cardiac robotic surgery.
Dr. Seto was solely responsible for establish-ing the Cardiac RoboticSurgery program at BaptistHealth System and performedanother live OR presentationon robotic surgery while at thefacility. She is one of the fewexperts in South Florida tospecialize in cardiac roboticsurgery, including valverepair/replacement, surgeryfor atrial fibrillation, atrialseptal defects, tumors of theheart and coronary revascular-ization.
“I pursue cutting-edge surgi-cal techniques and product development in orderto minimize surgical trauma during open-heartsurgery, including but not limited to minimalaccess robotic assisted cardiac surgery,” Dr. Setoexplains. “I am very pleased to join the team atFlorida Heart and Vascular Care because togeth-er we are able to provide continuity of care forour patients. Everything a patient needs for car-diac care is available to them within our prac-tice, and I hope that my years of surgical experi-ence as well as expertise in healthcare innova-tion will help to enhance the patient’s experiencefor our practice and our community.”
For more information about Dr. Lynn Setoand Minimally Invasive and Robotic CardiacSurgery, call 1-888-256-7692.
Florida Heart and Vascular Care of Aventura welcomes Lynn Seto, MD, FACS, FCCP
Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, under theleadership of Chairman of the Board WilliamW. Landa, Rabbi Jonathan Berkun, CantorDavid Muchnick and Executive Vice President,Dr. Amir Baron, inducted their newestPresident of the Synagogue,Marcy S. Resnik in April 2011.
Marcy grew up in NorthMiami Beach and from an earlyage, synagogue life and Jewisheducation have been veryimportant to her. During highschool, she served as Presidentof the local chapter of B’naiB’rith Girls. She continued tomake Jewish Education para-mount in her growing family’slife by serving as Chairwomanof the Board of Education andPresident of ATJC’s TauberAcademy, for ten years.
Marcy, an attorney specializing inCommercial Litigation and Family Law, ismarried to Dr. Barry I. Resnik. Together, theyhave three wonderful children Sydney, age 19,Chad, age 16 and Lindsey, age 13. All of theResnik children attended the Tauber Academyprior to moving to The Pine Crest School.
In addition to the many positions Marcy hasheld at the Tauber Academy, she served as aVice President of the Synagogue for manyyears as well as a member of the ExecutiveBoard for the past 15 years. She is also thePast President of the Pine Crest Lower SchoolMothers’ Club and served on the Pine CrestSchool Board of Advisors. Other members ofthe Resnik family have been closely associat-ed with ATJC. Marcy’s mother, Brenda Stone,
was a teacher in Tauber Academy for manyyears. Dr. Barry Resnik also led theBrotherhood as its President for two years andsucceeded in revitalizing their programs.
Dr. Amir Baron, ATJC’s Executive VicePresident remarked, “Marcy hasalready been an inspiring leaderfor our congregation for manyyears. We genuinely look forwardto implementing her innovativeapproaches to improving our syn-agogue.” Other officers of theboard include Neil Bernstein,Victor Cynamon, Dr. MalcolmDorman, Commissioner BillyJoel, Eugene Kessler, GaryKrevat, Mayor Jeffrey Perlow,Dr. Beny Rub, Rose Rubin, CarolSoffer, Dr. Paul Tartell andHerman Tauber.
Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center is a vibrantand diverse conservative congregation in theheart of Aventura and home to Tauber Academy.This exciting multi-cultural and multi-genera-tional community was recently recognized asone of the “top Ten Jewish Neighborhoods” inthe United States. Under the spiritual guidanceof Rabbi Jonathan Berkun and Cantor DavidMuchnick, ATJC provides a stimulating environ-ment for long standing members as well as new-comers to the area. Encompassing spiritual,social, educational, and cultural programmingfor all ages, ATJC is the center for Jewish life inAventura. Friday Night Live services (6:30 p.m.)and Shabbat services (9 a.m. to 12 noon) areopened to the community.
For more information, call 305-937-1880or visit atjc.org
Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center elects newpresident of the board: Marcy S. Resnik
Aventura Mall, South Florida’s leadingshopping destination, is strengthening itsexceptional mix of stores with an array ofexciting new fashion retailers. This summer,Montblanc and Omega will celebrate openingsand recent store debuts include Coccinelle &Braccialini and Inglot Cosmetics.
Montblanc will feature its impressive col-lection of iconic writing instruments, watch-es, fine jewelry and leather accessories at anew store set to open in July. The new 1,485square foot boutique will prominently fea-ture Montblanc’s collection of“TimeWriters” – chronographs in theNicolas Rieussec and TimeWalker editions.The contemporary store design will feature abeautiful Swarovski crystal curved glass-floating chandelier.
Omega, the prestigious Swiss watchbrand, has been synonymous with excel-lence, innovation and precision for morethan 160 years. Faithful to its original pio-neering spirit, Omega continues to maketechnical and watchmaking history with
innovation in areas as diverse as sports tim-ing, precision technology and design.
Montblanc and Omega will open nearCenter Court on the Lower Level.
Jeanette Horta, former model and actressfrom Puerto Rico, combined her two favoriteItalian luxury handbags brands, Coccinelle& Braccialini, to create a new store inAventura Mall. It’s the first Coccinelle &Braccialini boutique in the United States.
Inglot Cosmetics was established morethan 20 years ago by Wojtek Inglot, a youngchemist who created a unique and revolu-tionary cosmetics line. Today, Inglot has oneof the most extensive color ranges in cos-metic collections across the world.
Coccinelle & Braccialini and InglotCosmetics are located near Nordstrom onthe Upper Level.
Aventura Mall is open Monday throughSaturday, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday,Noon to 8 p.m. For more information call305-935-1110, visit online ataventuramall.com
Montblanc and Omega among new stores debuting at Aventura Mall
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Presidential biographer John E. Ferlingwrote that George Washington engaged in a“rather shadowy love affair with anotherwoman during his marriage to Martha.”Washington revealed an intimate part of hispersonality in correspondence, “When oncethe woman has tempted us and we havetasted the forbidden fruit, there is no suchthing as checking our appetites, whateverthe consequences may be.”
At 16, George was totally taken by thebeautiful, flirtatious 18-year old Sally, whomarried his neighbor, 25-year-old sedateGeorge Fairfax. The flame and passion forSally “continued for the rest of his life.”When Fairfax’s sister found letters fromGeorge to Sally, she pleaded with him notto write again. George continued writing toSally while in military service for theBritish, asking for one more letter to “makeme happier than the day is long.” Sallyresponded, inviting him to Belvoir, herhome, while her husband was in England
on business. George received criticismthereafter for his frequent trips away fromhis troops to Belvoir.
At age 27, Washington proposed mar-riage to Martha, the wealthiest widow inVirginia. The romance was “respectful butnot passionate, as it had been with Sally.”While on military service, George receiveda letter from Sally, his first contact from hersince his engagement to Martha, kiddinghim on his coming marriage. He respondedby stating that although he was engaged toMartha, he confessed his true love was toSally. The Washington’s and the Fairfax’sthereafter became close neighbors, oftenstaying at each other’s homes.
Sally and her husband traveled toEngland for medical reasons in 1773 andnever returned. Years later, upon the deathof Sally’s husband, George again wrote toSally expressing his feelings for her, advis-ing that nothing could “eradicate from mymind those happy moments, the happiest ofmy life, which I have enjoyed in your com-pany.” He suggested that she might consid-er returning to Virginia. She never returned.After George died, Martha burned most ofhis correspondence, perhaps feeling that thecountry would be better off not knowingeverything about the “Father of OurCountry.”
George Washington: Man of Passion
HISTORICALLY YOURS
Bob Diamond
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criminal case, before someone can be found guilty there must be proofbeyond a reasonable doubt that the crime was committed and that the defen-dant was the one who committed the crime. I would change jury forms soinstead of ‘guilty or not guilty’ the choice would be ‘proven or not proven.’”
Next, called to testify about the integrity of BB&T,Senior Vice President Rob Bowlby, noted BB&Tis consistently recognized nationally for its superior client service – especial-ly close to home at BB&T’s Aventura branch on 192nd Street and BiscayneBoulevard. Building on a tradition of excellence dating back to 1872, BB&Tcontinues to offer clients a complete range of financial services includingbanking, lending, insurance, trust, and wealth management solutions.
“BB&T is the tenth largest bank in the country and the sixth largest insur-ance agency in the world,” Bowlby said. “But what’s really so important isBB&T’s community focus at 71 South Florida financial centers. We inviteyou to work with our reliable, responsive, empathetic, competent BB&Tbankers - the best in the industry that can help you and your companyachieve economic success.”
While the bank’s mission is to protect clients’ assets, the Law Office ofRussel Lazega has handled thousands of insurance cases across the statefrom county courts to the Supreme Court of Florida. From modest begin-nings in 1998, the Lazega “dream team” has since expanded to a 15-attorneylaw firm spanning the state focusing on practice areas including insurancelitigation, homeowners insurance claims, accident/injury cases, life/healthinsurance claims, worker’s compensation and medical collections.
“We help hospitals, medical facilities and condo associations learn howto handle insurance issues – and in most cases, we don’t charge clientsdirectly for training on how to deal with claims and collections,” Lazegasaid. “Most of our attorneys have a strong background in the insuranceindustry and understand first-hand how insurance companies think.”
For more information, contact BB&T, 305-931-1187, bbt.com; LawOffice of Russel Lazega, 305-981-9055, lazegalaw.com; Law Offices ofMark Eiglarsh 305-674-0003, eiglarshlaw.com
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Jeff Levinson, Sabadell United Bank with Mark Eiglarsh
BB&T and Law Office of Russel Lazega host legal analyst Mark Eiglarsh
Aventura Comm. Teri Holzberg;
Sen. Gwen Margolis; Bal Harbour Mayor
Jean Rosenfield;Aventura MayorSusan Gottlieb
Aventura Marketing Council Chairman Cliff Schulman, WeissSerota Helfman shares legal humor with Mark Eiglarsh
Aventura Comm. Michael Stern, Stern Bloom Media; Ken Bernstein, Turnberry Associates; Evan Brody, Brody &Associates; Eiglarsh
Aventura Marketing Council Chairman’s Roundtable members enjoy premier business networking at ChristineLee’s at Gulfstream Park
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BB&T and Law Office of Russel Lazega
JC Rivera, Rob Bowlby and Maxine Hanchard-Foote, BB&T
Howard Weinberg, The Continental Group; Ben Launerts, Parksman Parking, LLC; Denise Rubin,Prudential Florida Realty; Murray Rubin, Levitt-Weinstein Memorial Chapels & Cemeteries
Aventura Mayor Susan Gottlieb with Mark Eiglarsh
Jeff Levinson, Sabadell United Bank; Andy Lewis, EisingerBrown Lewis Frankel & Chaiet
Mark Eiglarsh withRob Bowlby, BB&T
Gary Pyott, The Continental Group; Maxine Lopez, Airstron
Dimitry Shaposhnikov, DS Xpress; Shirley Flagler, Northern Trust; Fl. State Sen. Gwen Margolis; Alan Lips, Gerson Preston Robinson
Rene Quinones, BB&T; Mary Lee, Christine Lee’s at GulfstreamPark; Dan Palmer, Aventura News
Felix Gutierrez, Total Bank; Jeremy Straub, Ameriprise Financial;Michael Melnick, Melnick Lilienfeld & Castonguay, CPA’s
Kevin Shacter, Northern Trust; Mark Eiglarsh; Avi Weintraub,The Weintraub Companies
Jeff Levinson, Sabadell United Bank; Russel Lazega, The Law Office of Russel Lazega; AlanNeufeld, Neufeld, Kleinberg & Pinkiert; Stuart Geller, Geller Design Group
Florence Barr, Barr & Associates; Madelyn Fradkin, Mobile AssistantDirect; Eileen Glastein, Bnai Zion Foundation
Aventura Comm. TeriHolzberg with Fl. StateSen. Gwen Margolis
Mark Eiglarsh with Russel Lazega
The BMW 3 Series retractable hardtopconvertible is a marvelous example of auto-motive engineering excellence.
The roof is made of lightweight steel and isoperated by an electro-hydraulic mechanism.It opens in just 22 seconds, folding smoothlyand neatly into the trunk, and takes just a sec-ond more to close. The three-element steelroof cuts down on irritating noise levels evenat high speeds. It also enhances safety, createsa more luxurious and comfortable cabin andhelps stiffen the chassis for better handling.
The nifty retractable roof opens automati-cally in a flowing motion as each of the threepieces rests above the other in a compactpackage. The trunk lid opens to the rear and,once the roof has been opened or closed andthe hardtop is locked, the driver can open thetrunk lid in the usual manner. The trunk alsocomes with a soft-close feature that draws thelid down gently and automatically.
The roof and luggage compartments areseparated by a partition that swivels when theroof is closed to allow maximum luggagecapacity. Another convenient feature is thatthe roof can be opened by remote controlwhen the car is equipped with the ComfortAccess option. Like the top control in thecabin, the remote control button must be keptpressed down for safety during the entireopening process.
As with the ragtop version of the BMW 3Series, the retractable hardtop is available intwo models with two engine options, the 328iand the 335i.
The 328i comes with the N52 engine withValvetronic variable valve lift, a 3.0-liter, 230hp version of the inline-6 that makes 200pounds-feet of torque. It has a magnesium-aluminum block, hollow camshafts, a plasticcamshaft cover, improved combustion cham-bers, and is remarkably lightweight at just357 pounds.
The 335i has BMW’s vaunted all-new N553.0-liter 300 hp engine. It’s the first BMWinline-6 to combine turbocharging, HighPrecision direct fuel injection and Valvetronicvariable intake technology. It’s an all-alu-minum engine and is the first inline-6 to comewith a twin-scroll turbocharger, direct fuelinjection and Valvetronic throttle-less intake
technology. The engine develops 300 pounds-feet of torque available all the way from 1,200-5,000 rpm, with a redline of 7,000 rpm. Twin-scroll technology and Valvetronic make thenew engine more fuel efficient, while boostingperformance (0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds) andminimizing response lag.
The BMW 3 Series Convertible (bothragtop and retractable hardtop) is a stylish-ly handsome automobile, well balancedproportionately with a distinctive silhou-
ette. The long wheelbase, short overhangs,set-back passenger compartment, longhood and low roof line are all traditionalBMW characteristics.
Pricing starts at $46,375.
Ron Beasley is the automotive editor forMiami’s Community Newspapers. He may becontacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261,or by addressing email correspondence to<[email protected]>.
BMW 3 Series hardtop convertible a marvel of engineering
LET’S TALK CARS
Ron BeasleyAUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
BMW 3 Seriesretractable hard-
top convertiblehas a long hood
and a lowroofline, with a
long wheelbase,short overhangs
and a set-backpassenger
compartment.
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BY JOANNA PALMER
National Nurses Week pays tribute tothese dedicated individuals, who representthe largest group of professionals in healthcare. It began on May 6, also known asNational Nurses Day, and continuedthrough May 12, the birthday of FlorenceNightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
Mount Sinai Medical Center markedNational Nurses Week by recognizing 23outstanding nurses during the annualHarris Institute for Nursing Awards pres-entation on Wednesday, May 11, in theHarris Garden, named after Ruth andSidney Harris. Melissa Figueroa wasnamed the 2011 Nurse of Year. Melissa,who has been part of the Mount Sinaifamily for six years, was among the indi-viduals named “Nurse of the Unit,” basedon nominations by their colleagues anddirectors. In addition, five employeesreceived scholarships to defray the cost oftheir nursing school expenses. Those fiverecipients are Vanessa Antioine,Samantha Vega, Jose Jirion, AbnielGarcia and Michel Cassvan.
Presented annually since 1994, the$1,000 scholarships are awarded based on
the caliber of the employees’ work,school performance and customer service.The scholarships are made possiblethrough the generosity of Jerrold and JaneGoodman, members of The Society ofMount Sinai and Founders Club. Mr.Goodman, also a member of the medicalcenter’s advisory board of trustees, is theson of the late Ruth Schwartz who was adedicated supporter of Mount Sinai. The
Goodman’s generositycontinues with arecent gift they madeto Mount Sinai to pur-chase new medicalequipment. MountSinai Medical Centeris extremely gratefulfor their continuedsupport.
Mount Sinai Celebrates National Nurses Week
Jerrold & Jane Goodman with Goodman scholar-ship recipients Michel Cassavan, Jose Jirion andAbniel Garcia. Scholarship recipients not pictured:Vanessa Antione and Samantha Vega.
2011 Nurse of the Year Melissa Figueroa (center) withSteven D. Sonenreich, president and CEO, and KarenMoyer, chief nursing officer.
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Coconut Grove Bank’s AventuraBranch hosted an Aventura MarketingCouncil SpeedBiz meeting; the shortand sweet monthly networking eventpresented by the AMC’s Small BusinessDevelopment Committee.
Maira Diaz-Giusti, Senior VicePresident of Coconut Grove Bank’sAventura Branch welcomed businessand community leaders to the morningevent. “SpeedBiz has become afavorite to many Aventura MarketingCouncil members as it provides a wayto connect one-on-one with new mem-bers and a way to reconnect with long-time members,” said Comm. MichaelStern of Stern Bloom Media, whoserves as Chair of the AMC’s SmallBusiness Development Committee.
At the conclusion of the SpeedBizmeeting, attendees complimented theAventura Marketing Council andCoconut Grove Bank for joining togeth-er to produce a powerful business net-working event.
Coconut Grove Bank offers superiorpersonal attention and a complete arrayof banking services including personalbanking, business banking, lending,sophisticated investment management,trust administration, retirement andestate planning services. CoconutGrove Bank knows that business is builton entrepreneurial spirit and for over 80years has built a solid foundation byinvesting in our community.
For a complimentary estate planningcheck up or to learn more about howCoconut Grove Bank can help youachieve your financial goals; contactMaira Diaz-Giusti, Senior VicePresident and Branch Manager at 305-756-4501 or [email protected] or visit us at 20801Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 103,Aventura, Florida 33180.
Coconut Grove Bank’s Aventura Branch hosts SpeedBiz MeetingCoconut GroveBank teamAbrahamAbecassis, AnnaPrado, JesusSoto, Lisa Perland Sr. VP /Aventura BranchManager MairaDiaz Giusti withAventura Comm.Michael Stern,Stern BloomMedia Wilma Rillera, Sharon King and Antonio Rillera, State Farm Insurance
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Bob Cahn, AFLAC; Peter Fisher, Woodbury Financial Services; BisseraPaskaleva, Bulgari Financial Corporation; Dan Palmer, Aventura News
Aventura Marketing Council members enjoy one-on-onebusiness networking; Bissera Paskaleva and RachelAuerbach lead the networking rotation
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If you own a house or condo, yourinsurance company may notify you soonthat they’re sending an inspector tocheck out your property. It’s part of theindustry’s efforts to better understandthe amount of risk they have in yourproperty… and what it will cost torebuild.
Unfortunately, in most cases thoseinspections will end up leaving you withhigher insurance bills. That’s becausethe inspectors may cancel mitigationcredits like storm shutters and roof rein-forcements that have saved you moneyon your bills.
Those credits, and the way homesare inspected, have been changed fol-lowing intensive lobbying by theinsurance industry. The industryhopes to find ways of raising rates to
better “capitalize” their Florida busi-ness. Critics say that means raisingrates so they can earn bigger profits.
As it stands today, the insurancecompany picks its inspectors to checkout your house. That leaves you withno choice. If you refuse the inspection,the company will probably cancel yourpolicy or jack up your rates. If you dis-agree with the findings, you still havethe right to contract your own inspec-tion. However, under current law thereis no independent mediation process,and companies are under no obligationto even read your inspectors report,much less over-rule their own inspec-tors.
Why should you care? There’s onereason in particular. Once the inspectionreport shows your home doesn’t meetthe latest codes, your insurance compa-ny will raise your rates and your billsmight grow by hundreds of dollars ayear.
That’s what happened to me. Aninsurance company inspector disquali-fied my storm shutters because he didn’tfind a small “acceptance” decal showing
they were “Code-Approved.” He alsosaid my roof wasn’t built according tocode because he couldn’t see the extraroof bracing I had installed on the backsection of my gable end. On the otherhand, my inspector found both with noproblem and told me a qualified inspec-tor would have been able to locate bothof these so-called “deficiencies.”
Remember, the inspector is hired bythe insurance company and NOT by thehomeowner. As a result, the insurancecompany ignored my findings andraised my rates about $1,200 a year. SoI dumped them and went with Citizens.
I just got my Citizens inspection let-ter. The company confirms it’s mailedthem out to about 300,000 customers inan effort to better learn about their cus-tomers’ risk. So how does the state’s“insurer of last resort” handle its inspec-tions? It appears to be about the same asthe private companies with no optionsfor homeowners. No due process to han-dle disputes, and no independent arbi-tration between homeowners andCitizens.
In other words, policyholders are left
with few options. The company’s officialstatement explains the intricacies. “Ahomeowner can dispute Citizens inspec-tion findings by submitting documenta-tion that clearly refutes the informationcollected during Citizens inspection.
The findings of an inspection pur-chased by a homeowner generally willnot supersede the findings of a Citizensinspection, because a majority of home-owner purchased inspections do notinclude the same level of detail that aCitizens inspection contains, nor thesame documentation such as photo-graphs to support the inspection find-ings.
Photographs only recently wererequired to be submitted with wind mit-igation inspections on June 1, 2010, somany of the homeowner inspectionsCitizens has on file have no supportingdocumentation accompanying them.”
In other words — good luck.
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BY DAVID AND GOLDIE
Life is all aboutchoices. But ofcourse, thesepearls of wisdomaren’t exactlybreaking news.Save or splurge,buy or sell, pre-
mium or unleaded, regular or decaf, bridgeor mah jong. Some build character andsome are just mundane decisions that takeus through the day.
In an attempt to teach Goldie, an ageappropriate sense of autonomy, we encour-age her to make her own choices too. Doraor Hello Kitty Panties, Pink or Purple,Challah with Cream Cheese or Butter,Water Park or Pool and well, I imagine youget the point. But, to date, nothing makesme kvell more than when my little niecedashes into my shop curls bouncing andarms outstretched preparing for what Ibelieve to be one of her favorite choices ofthe day- selecting her daily favorite TastiD-Lite flavor. I love to witness her refineher young palate by finding her flavor dujour. This week Goldie has proven to be a
vanilla based gal and opts for delicaciessuch as Vanilla Marshmallow, Angel FoodCake, Cake Batter and NY Cheesecake.However, she is less predictable with hertoppings as she waivers from rainbowsprinkles to Oreo cookies, fresh fruit andeven gummy bears (a wonderful Tasti com-pliment-who knew?!?)
I hope your life journey kept you onthe same healthy path that apparently my 3year old niece is adopting. This includes,exercising regularly, watching your diet,drinking lots of water, limiting your chick-en fat intake to Shabbos meals only. Andafter all of that “fun,” rewarding yourselfwith a guilt-free treat from Tasti D-Lite.We’ve got over 100 flavors made with nat-ural ingredients which we make fresh everyday; all of which are 100% kosher. Andmost have just 70 creamy delicious caloriesper serving and 1.5 grams of fat. So stop onby and choose your favorite flavor and jointhe Tasti Talk… And, don’t forget to tellthem, “Goldie sent you!”
Tasti D-Lite is located at 17100Collins Ave. in Sunny Isles Beach (next toStarbucks). 305-944-4200. Email Davidand Goldie; we’d love to hear from [email protected]
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The two most common forms of cardiomy-opathy in cats are hypertrophic (in which theheart muscle thickens), and dilated (in whichthe heart muscles are stretched). Hypertrophiccardiomyopathy is often related to hyperthy-roidism; it can also be attributed to genetics,and is more prevalent in males. The risk of car-diomyopathy also tends to increase with age.Dilated cardiomyopathy has been linked to tau-rine deficiency in feline diets, but is becomingless common because most cat food manufac-turers now supplement foods with taurine.
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Living history is the best way to describeColonial Williamsburg, a restored city on 301acres composed of 88 buildings and hundredsof homes, shops, public buildings and otherstructures, most of which have been re-con-structed on their original foundations. Workbegan in 1926 when John D. Rockefeller, Jr.purchased the first property.
The “living” part is characterized by thosedressed in the costumes of the day, who por-tray the roles of Patrick Henry, a county attor-ney, shoemaker and many more. They trans-port you back to the days of the Stamp Act, theBoston Tea Party and the opposition toEngland’s King George III. And they person-alize the trials and tribulations of life before theAmerican Revolution.
But Colonial Williamsburg is much morethan Patrick Henry, George Washington, andother patriots. There is the practical, “every dayliving” part of it. Visitors get an up-close lookat exactly how men and women’s shoes weremade in those days. The finished shoes areworn by the costumed staff. Visitors alsocan take a peek at America’s only 18th centurycoffeehouse.
Another live exhibit is at the Courthouse,where an attorney dramatizes proceedings.Currently, a daily program in and around theCapitol includes “The Challenge ofIndependence” on one day and “The King’sGovernment Collapses” on the second. Don’t
miss the daily parades of Fifes & Drums, per-formed by school-age children, who march thelength of the main Duke of Gloucester Street.
Archeological work is an on-going project,which enables research teams to support theconstruction and interpretation of a site, notonly in Colonial Williamsburg but in nearbyJamestown and Yorktown as well. Currentlyunderway is a multi-year project re-construct-ing the blacksmith shop and public armory.Over a half-million artifacts from this and othersites have been recovered. This is also open tothe public.
For those interested in art, be sure and visitthe Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg.Folk art, stoneware, furniture, quilts, musicalinstruments, colonial money, weapons, paint-ings, maps, silver serving dishes, and muchmore. Also, there is a reconstruction of the firstpublic hospital to treat the mentally ill.
The Williamsburg area has many hotelsand motels in varying price ranges. ColonialWilliamsburg operates the 323-roomWilliamsburg Lodge and the four-starWilliamsburg Inn, both about a block from thehistoric area. Rates begin at $129 at the Lodgeand $319 at the Inn. Daily adult admission tothe many special attrractions (including shuttlebus service) is $37.95 and $18.95 (6 to 17). Atwo-day pass is $45.95 and $22.95; An annu-al pass is $58.95 and $29.50.
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The four cornerstones of Greene’sprogram are: An exercise regimen forfighting muscle andbone loss; alongevity-focuseddiet; sleep rejuve-nation; and wrin-kle-fighting skincare. The book alsoincludes practicaladvice on changingappearances, con-trolling stress, stay-ing mentally sharp,navigating medicaltests, and muchmore. Greenepromises, “Readerswill walk awaywith a greaterunderstanding ofhow the body agesand what they cando to feel and look‘20 yearsyounger.’”
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BY RODNEY BARRETOChairman, Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission
During spring and sum-mer months, as tempera-tures warm up, nocturnalcreatures that are usuallyquite secretive becomemore active and easier tolocate. This is the perfecttime of year to go out
with children for a night prowl. The Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) and theWildlife Foundation of Florida are workingto reverse the growing trend of our youthspending too much time inside.
One way you can interest your children innature is to take them on a night walk. Weoften overlook the wildlife that come out atnight, and this is a great way to get your chil-dren excited about conservation.
Insects are particularly active on warmnights. Try looking for fireflies, moths andcrickets. An easy way to look at them close-ly without causing injury is to capture theinsect in a clear jar and cover the top withcheesecloth held down by a large rubberband around the rim. (Remember to releasethe insects once you are done). Cicadas are afavorite with kids, as they are strange look-ing, make very loud sounds and are fun tohandle.
Owls, such as barred, great horned andeastern screech, are often quite vocal atnight. Learning the calls with your childrenand listening for them is a lot of fun, espe-cially if you learn to call back. Chuck-will’s-widows also call actively on moonlit nights.They sing loudly, mimicking their name.During the spring, you may also hear ourstate bird, the northern mockingbird, singinghis heart out to attract a mate. These birdslearn more than 100 songs over the course oftheir lifetime.
Bats are also a favorite with children. Watchfor bats feeding on insects near streetlights,along woodland edges or over water. They areactive from sunset to sunrise, although you aremore likely to see them just at dusk when thereis still a little ambient light.
Flying squirrels are also nocturnal.Though they don’t really fly, they can glideup to 150 feet and are adept at sneakingseeds at bird feeders. They are more difficultto see than bats, as they require forests with
tall trees from which to glide.Skunks and armadillos are usually more
active during the night and are fun to watchas they forage for food. Armadillos can’t seevery well, so you can sneak up fairly close ifyou are quiet.
Frogs and toads fascinate kids, and thereare more than 25 native species in Florida.These amphibians sing on spring and sum-mer nights, especially if there has been arecent rain. Learning their calls can be chal-lenging, but fun. If there is a source of waternearby, you’re likely to find some. If youcatch any, don’t forget to wash your handswell after letting them go.
Remember to be respectful of the animalsyou observe. Always handle insects andamphibians gently and return them where youfound them. Also, white or bright lights atnight can disturb wildlife, so try to minimizethe amount of light you use. The best methodis to use a red filter for your flashlight. Redlights don’t bother wildlife as much, so youare likely to see more animals scurryingaround. In addition, if you want to attractmore nocturnal animals to your backyard,consider installing owl boxes, bat houses or ashelter for tree frogs.
Learn about the animals yourself, so thatwhen you do run across one, you’ll have somefun facts to pass along to your kids when theyask questions. Or, look up any animals you findwith your children when you get back inside;go to <MyFWC.com/Wildlife>.
Cornell University Lab of Ornithology has agood bird guide, and the University ofFlorida’s Florida Wildlife Extension lists frogsand toads. Also, your child might enjoy comb-ing through <BugGuide.net> for moths andother insects, using the clickable guide.
Make your nature adventures a regularfeature, and your children or grandchildrenwill begin looking forward to getting out-doors. This is quality family time.Remember to make it fun and a hands-onexperience. Soon your children will betelling you about the critters, and you willhave helped create a future conservationist.For other ideas how you can preserveFlorida’s natural heritage and get childrenoutside, go to <MyFWC.com/Youth>.
To find out more about Florida’sWildlife Legacy Initiative and Florida’sState Wildlife Grant program, go to<ww.MyFWC.com/WILDLIFEHABI-TATS/Legacy_index.htm>.
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ARE YOU READY FORA POWER OUTAGE?
BY HJ FRANK
As hurricane sea-
son steadily
approaches, it is
again time to look at
how prepared
households are for a
storm and for pro-
longed power out-
ages. During past
storms, power out-
ages ranged from a few hours to a few
weeks, and some areas went for more than
a month without power. As a result, home-
owners in the South Florida have regularly
chosen to equip their residences with gener-
ators that are capable of powering their
homes for extended periods of time.
There are two well-known types of gener-
ators that have been on the market for many
years, and both provide viable options for
most home and business owners: portable
gas-powered models and fixed automatic
standby systems.
New Indoor Generators Great for SouthFlorida
In addition, a new product has hit the mar-
ket and it has the potential to be a game-
changer. Indoor systems, using large,
rechargeable batteries, offer an affordable,
safe and practical solution that can even be
used in an apartment, townhouse or condo-
minium. The systems do not require gas or
propane and provide one to four days of
silent, portable power. Such systems range
in price from $3,500 to $7,500, and while
they won’t run a central air conditioner, they
will run many household appliances includ-
ing lights, computers, microwave ovens, and
portable a/c units. These new indoor sys-
tems can also be equipped with portable
solar panels, so they can provide power
indefinitely during an outage.
Portable GeneratorsPortable gas-powered units are the most
common and widely available generators on
the market. These small crank-and-pull or
push-button ignition units do a fantastic job
operating the bare necessities such as a
refrigerator, lights and fans. It is crucial that
these generators be operated safely and
properly in order to avoid some very severe
hazards. Since they emit harmful carbon
monoxide, the portable generators should
never be used indoors or in partially
enclosed spaces. All appliances must be
connected directly to the generator using
heavy duty extension cords. The size of the
portable generators range from 2.5 kw to
10kw and cost approximately $900.
Automatic Standby GeneratorsA popular option in South Florida has
become the automatic standby generator
systems. They are fixed, permanently
installed units that power an entire home or
business continuously through extended
outages. Unlike the portables, these sys-
tems run on natural gas from a connection
to local lines or propane from a tank buried
underground, which offers a continuous run-
time of approximately four to eight days,
depending on the model. Compared to
portables, they are rather quiet and sound
similar to an idling car. The standby genera-
tors must be connected directly to a home’s
electrical panel and circuits by using an
automatic transfer switch, and it is important
to work with licensed professionals who are
familiar with all of the applicable local build-
ing codes. These systems will run virtually
everything in your home, including central
air conditioning systems. The cost for these
systems range from $15,000 to $32,000.
It is important to note that all generators
require maintenance and attention during
the off-season to help ensure that the equip-
ment is ready for use the following year.
In anticipation of this year’s hurricane sea-
son, generators are in high demand.
Individuals who are considering a purchase
should take the time to closely compare
their options and weigh the benefits, as it
has become apparent that extended post-
hurricane power outages are going to be an
inevitable reality in the Sunshine State.
Additional information on generators for res-
idences and small businesses is available at
www.generatortogo.com or by calling (561)
391-8190, or toll-free at 1-866-221-8100.
Hiram J. “HJ” Frank is the co-owner and presi-
dent of Boca Raton-based Personalized Power
Systems, Inc. (PPS). The company sells, installs
and maintains automatic standby generator sys-
tems that power entire homes and small busi-
nesses in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach
counties. It is the largest full-service dealer and
installer of these systems in the country and has
completed more than 1,000 installations in South
Florida since its inception in 1998. Additional
information on PPS and its automatic standby
generators for residences and small businesses
is available at www.generatortogo.com or by call-
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Lead Interactive Designer & CreativeStrategist, Miami, Florida
Work w/design team to initiate creative projects & establish creative di-rection. Requires Master’s degree in Design, Design Mgmt, or related &3 yrs exp. designing interactive experiences across a wide range of plat-forms. (or Bachelor’s + 5). Knowledge of User Interface design & imple-mentation. Ability w/Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator Dreamweaver, &
Flash. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Flash Actionscript v 2&3, Javascript, &w/graphic & animation software & video editing software.
Reference Job ID # 071683 and send resume & digital portfolio of pertinent design work to: Claudia Echavarria, Burn World-Wide, Inc. (d/b/a BGT Partners),
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